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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.26, 717.42 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.26, 717.42 and 450.28 is: 620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.26 : 717.42 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.26/717.42 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.26x = 717.42 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.26x = 323,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,039.88/520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.92

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